Glazed Asparagus & Carrots With Pecans Recipe

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Glazed Asparagus & Carrots With Pecans
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Directions:

  1. Place 1 cup water in 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a full boil; add carrots and asparagus.
  3. Cover; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots and asparagus are crisply tender (7 to 9 minutes).
  4. Drain.
  5. Set aside; keep warm.
  6. Melt butter in same skillet.
  7. Stir together cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice in small bowl; stir into butter.
  8. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens (2 to 3 minutes).
  9. Stir in lemon peel.
  10. To serve, spoon sauce over warm carrots and asparagus.
  11. Sprinkle with pecans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 135.13 Kcal (566 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.31g 17%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 28.46mg 1%
Potassium 294.23mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.95g 3%
Sugars 3.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.08g 12%
Protein 2.47g 5%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 41.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.69 Kcal (321 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.42g 17%
Cholesterol 11.54mg 7%
Sodium 16.16mg 1%
Potassium 166.99mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.51g 3%
Sugars 2.04g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 12%
Protein 1.4g 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 9%
Calcium 23.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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